By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian actress Laide Bakare has addressed the controversy surrounding her recent comments about taking her 17-year-old daughter, Simi, to a nightclub — a statement that sparked widespread criticism on social media. The actress initially drew backlash after a short video clip circulated online, in which she appeared to say she introduced her […]
By Erewunmi Peace Gunmen have allegedly killed a veterinary doctor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with reports indicating that three of his children are still missing. According to Daily Trust, the victim, identified as Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbo, was attacked in Kungabokun, a community near Kubwa, on Thursday night. Residents said the assailants stormed the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and current lawmaker, has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over its ongoing rift with the Dangote Refinery. Oshiomhole described the union’s recent actions as “ill-considered”, questioning the rationale behind extending industrial action beyond the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The once-peaceful Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has been thrown into turmoil following a series of deadly attacks that have forced residents to flee their homes in fear. According to reports, heavily armed men invaded the community on Sunday, September 28, killing at least 12 forest guards […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Lagos governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer in the 2023 election, made the announcement after formally rejoining the APC earlier this week. […]
By Erewunmi Peace An explosion occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway after a petrol-laden tanker overturned and spilled its content, sparking a major fire. According to reports from the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), the incident happened around 1:00 a.m. when a tanker carrying about 30,000 litres […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former senator, Ikechukwu Obiorah, has submitted a constitutional amendment bill seeking to strip President Bola Tinubu – and any future Nigerian president – of the power to appoint the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Obiorah, who represented Anambra South in the Senate between 2007 and 2011, argues that […]
By Erewunmi Peace Traditional rulers in Ife North, Osun State, have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, demanding that he prove his recent allegations against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, or face legal action. The Oluwo had accused the Ooni of conspiring with his former Canadian wife […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Anti-Corruption Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has declared support for the Federal Government’s investigation into the controversial UK property dispute involving human rights lawyer Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and the family of the late Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, recently ordered a […]
By Erewunmi Peace Local government workers in Osun State have announced plans to resume duties on Monday, after several months of inactivity due to disputes over council administration. The workers, operating under the Association of Concerned Local Government Workers of Osun State, said their resumption is in line with the recent reinstatement of All Progressives […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has raised fresh concerns over the worsening insecurity and socio-economic challenges in northern Nigeria, describing the situation as a national emergency. Dogara, who spoke during a recent public engagement, warned that the scale of killings, poverty, and displacement across the region has gone […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 62-year-old man, Bernard Odinchefu, for allegedly extorting families and traders in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that the suspect was arrested on October 1, 2025, following intelligence reports. He is accused of demanding levies from traders […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially renamed the National Arts Theatre in Lagos as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, in honour of Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Tinubu described Soyinka as a national treasure whose contributions to literature, culture, and the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that all building developments in the state must obtain planning permits, declaring that only defence-related facilities are exempt from the rule. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, stated this while addressing concerns over unapproved constructions in the state. According to him, whether or not the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has successfully brokered peace between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, bringing an end to the industrial crisis that recently shook the oil and gas sector. Following days of tension after the reported disengagement of over 800 refinery workers, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of five of its officers who were killed in September 2025 by reckless motorists while carrying out their duties across different parts of the country. According to the FRSC, the tragic incidents occurred in multiple locations, including Ekiti, Ogun, Taraba, Jos By-Pass, […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his address to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, stated that the country has “finally turned the corner” and that “the worst is over.” The remarks triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians, many of whom remain skeptical. In his nationwide broadcast, Tinubu defended the painful economic reforms of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Allegations have surfaced that Nigeria’s oil workers’ unions, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), were drawing as much as ₦120 billion yearly in salaries linked to the country’s non-functional refineries. The claim was made by Obiareri, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has condemned the alleged mistreatment of Nigerian nationals in India, describing the reports as “heartbreaking and unacceptable.” NiDCOM’s Chairperson, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, reacted to disturbing accounts claiming that some Nigerian girls detained in deportation camps in New Delhi were subjected to rape, assault, and forced administration […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the withdrawal, suspension, or cancellation of registration for 101 pharmaceutical products in Nigeria. The full list, published on the NAFDAC website, includes some widely used medicines such as Flagyl (metronidazole) and artemether-lumefantrine combinations, which are commonly prescribed for infections […]
